Sofia Bleckur facts for kids
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Sofia Bleckur during World Cup competitions in Östersund, Sweden in February 2015
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| Country |  Sweden |
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| Full name | Anna Sofia Bleckur | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 3 July 1984 Rättvik, Sweden |
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| Ski club | IFK Mora SK | |||||||||||||||||||
| World Cup career | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Seasons | 10 – (2005–2009, 2011–2015) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team wins | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Indiv. podiums | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team podiums | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Indiv. starts | 47 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team starts | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Overall titles | 0 – (49th in 2015) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline titles | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Sofia Bleckur, born on July 3, 1984, is a former cross-country skier from Sweden. She was known for her strong performances in long-distance races. Sofia competed at the highest level in the sport, including the World Cup. She skied for the club IFK Mora SK during her career.
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Sofia Bleckur's Skiing Journey
Sofia Bleckur started her journey in cross-country skiing at a young age. She quickly showed talent in the sport. Her dedication led her to compete in many important races.
Early Wins and Achievements
One of Sofia's first big successes was winning the Tjejvasan race. This is a popular long-distance ski race in Sweden. She won it twice, first in 2005 and again in 2014. These wins showed her skill in endurance skiing.
World Championship Success
Sofia achieved a major highlight in her career at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. In 2015, she won a silver medal. This was for the 4 × 5 kilometer relay race. She was part of the Swedish team that earned this impressive medal. This event is where teams of skiers race together.
At the 2015 World Championships in Falun, Sweden, Sofia also had strong individual results. She finished 5th in both the 15-kilometer skiathlon and the 30-kilometer mass start races. These results show her ability to compete with the best skiers in the world.
Competing in the World Cup
Sofia Bleckur competed in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup for many seasons. The World Cup is a series of races held around the world. Skiers earn points based on their performance in each race. Her best overall ranking in the World Cup was 49th in the 2014–15 season. This shows her consistent effort against top international athletes.
Teamwork in Skiing
Besides her individual races, Sofia also had success in team events. She was part of a Swedish relay team that earned a podium finish in the World Cup. In November 2012, her team finished 2nd in a 4 × 5 kilometer relay race in Gällivare, Sweden. This shows how well she worked with her teammates.
Retirement from the Sport
After a successful career, Sofia Bleckur announced her retirement from cross-country skiing. She made this announcement on August 5, 2015. She left the sport having achieved significant milestones.
See also
In Spanish: Sofia Bleckur para niños
